How To Play Walking Bass with Chords

Part 1 - Walking Bass with Chords Lasting 2 Beats

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GT4VwkeZQUE

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Then play just the root notes of the chords twice

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Then replace the 1st note of each pair with an approach tone 1 fret BELOW the root note

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Then replace the 1st note of each pair with an approach tone 1 fret ABOVE the root note

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Then randomly mix it up - approaching some root notes from ABOVE and some from BELOW

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Then replace the root notes wih the chords

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